Sr. Technical Recruiter – Contract to Hire

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Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value with Web3. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world’s assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Recruiter to join our growing team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role will be pivotal in sourcing top Web3 talent across a variety of roles, technical and non-technical, and contributing to hiring efforts across all lines of business. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical acumen and non-technical recruiting expertise with demonstrated success of both in-house and agency environments, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup atmosphere.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for technical and non-technical positions
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand position requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and manage candidate pipelines effectively
• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods to attract, engage, and hire top talent, including direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and online channels
• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates to ensure cultural fit and competency towards role
• Drive the offer process, negotiate compensation packages, and close candidates effectively
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and stakeholders, providing insights and guidance on market trends, candidate availability, and recruitment best practices
• Participate in employer branding initiatives, recruitment events, and other recruiting projects/programs to enhance the company’s reputation as an employer of choice
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), preferably Greenhouse, ensuring data integrity and compliance with hiring practices and policies
• Provide outstanding candidate experience and facilitate a seamless candidate process

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• 5+  years of experience in technical recruiting, with a proven track record of hiring top level talent for a variety of technical roles
• 3+ years of experience, can be in combination to technical, successfully recruiting for non-technical roles such as product management, marketing, finance, and legal
• Experience working both in-house at a Web3 (ideally) or technology company and recruitment agency experience is preferred
• Demonstrated success in sourcing, engaging, and hiring passive candidates through creative sourcing strategies
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to close candidates at various stages of the recruitment process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with hiring managers, team members, and candidates
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment where priorities may shift quickly
• Experience using Greenhouse and Gem (or similar ATS and sourcing tools) is highly preferred
• Experience in Web3 strongly preferred

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to pitch in and support the team in whatever capacity is needed
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to work autonomously,  manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and deliver results under tight deadlines
• High degree of professionalism and integrity, with a commitment to upholding ethical recruiting practices

Monthly Rate (Range): $9,754 to $12,193 

(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)

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WHY AVA LABS?

If you’ve ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company – this is it! We’re a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We’re highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.

Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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